At Crofton Dental Care, the hygiene therapy is delivered by highly experienced dental hygienists, Hayley Jones & Sue Woodward. The aim is to remove any plaque from your teeth that may have built up in certain areas. Your teeth will be professionally cleaned with special instruments and pastes, this process is also known as scaling and polishing.
An important aspect of the hygienist’s role is to show you how to look after your teeth so they remain free from plaque & any signs of gum disease. You will be advised on the best brushing technique and given tips on flossing and using interdental brushes.
If you have a bridge, denture, orthodontic treatment, or a dental implant, you will have specific hygiene needs that our hygienists will be able to assist you with. It is recommended that you come in for regular hygiene visits to ensure your mouth stays clean and healthy.
At Crofton Dental Care, we focus on improving and maintaining good oral health. Our dental hygienists will show you the correct brushing and flossing techniques so that you can improve your oral hygiene.
A dental hygienist is a dental professional team member who is specifically trained to maintain and improve the oral hygiene for patients. The main role is to prevent and treat gum disease.
This is carried out by professionally removing plaque and tartar, usually called ‘Scale & Polish’ and by showing you the best way to keep your teeth clean and plaque free.
A hygienist can give you a dietary advice and work with the dental team to provide a care and treatment that is tailored to your needs. Dental hygienists can also take dental x-rays to aid the diagnosis and treatment planning processes. They can apply fluoride varnishes and administer fluoride treatments.
Some dental hygienists are qualified to carry out Teeth Whitening under a prescription form the dentist.
Yes. This is what the whole training is all about. Removal of plaque and hard deposits, Calculus, that build up on your teeth and showing you how to prevent them coming back will have a great impact on prevention and treatment of gum disease.
Moreover, the dietary advice and other preventive measures that you will receive from our dental hygienists will also help with prevention of dental decay.
The hygienist will treat and show you how to stop bad breath (halitosis) by showing you how to prevent the build up of plaque and tartar.